How would you feel about flying
with me to LA for a few days?
You're exactly what I've been
looking for for this new job.
It looks like they forgot
half of my outfit.
No, that's all of it.
Just the jeans?
I could die of old age waiting
for another chance like this.
You're right about that.
Yeah, and besides Ben says
the sh*ts would be very modest.
Then why don't they just
put a blouse on you.
Because the whole idea of this
ad is to make everybody
think of me with no clothes on.
Do you mean to say that you're
actually considering doing this?
Whatever I decide to do,
it's gonna be my decision.
[theme song]
♪ There's a magic in the early
morning we've found ♪
♪ When the sunrise smiles on
everything around ♪
♪ It's a portrait
of the happiness ♪
♪ That we feel and always will ♪
♪ Oh eight is enough
to fill our lives with love ♪
♪ Oh we spend our days like
bright and shiny new dimes ♪
♪ If we're ever puzzled
by the changing times ♪
♪ There's a plate
of homemade wishes ♪
♪ On the kitchen windowsill ♪
♪ And eight is enough ♪
♪ To fill our lives with love ♪
[instrumental music]
- What's wrong?
- Huh!
Did you lose your mommy?
Go right ahead, and make
all the wisecracks you want.
Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sure
there's a good explanation.
I promise not to give you
a hard time.
Thank you.
Oh, I must admit it,
it's a little hard to resist
but I do credit myself with
a certain degree of maturity.
You just relax
and have your breakfast.
Oh, Nancy, you got a phone call
a few minutes ago.
- Oh, who was it?
- 'Well, didn't leave his name.'
Just some guy
with a real deep voice.
Said somethin' about..
...you eating all of his
porridge or somethin'.
Oh, Tommy!
Hey, what's the occasion?
Oh, nothing special.
Uh-huh!
Oh, I'm just going
to the library
to do some work
on the research paper
and I hate doing research.
So, you thought you'd put on
your designer jeans
three hours worth of makeup,
curl your hair
will make you feel better,
about it, right?
Right.
- Uh-huh..
- Not buying that one, huh?
Not even at half price,
Elizabeth.
- Alan Alderson.
- Ooh, I thought so.
Who's Alan Alderson?
Oh, he's a friend.
Uh-huh, file that
with a research paper.
- A good friend.
- Keep goin'.
I wish I could. We seemed to be
stuck in the good friend stage.
So I decided to get tough,
and today is the day
Alan asks me out or else..
Or else what?
Or else I wasted three hours and
a good pair of designer jeans.
Right. Good luck.
Thanks.
- Hey, Nancy.
- Yeah, Jeremy.
- I've a hunch this is yours.
- Oh!
- Thank you.
- Hey, you should be careful.
I mean, you know how your father
is about leaving toys around
after you've finished
playing with them.
Jeremy! Thanks a lot,
I'll try to remember that.
- Nancy!
- Dad, wait.
Before you waste all your
creativity, I've heard them all.
You're gonna have a hard time
comin' up with
somethin' original.
Well, how about,
why are you dressed like that?
[chuckles]
Oh, I got a modeling job.
A print ad for a toy store.
Hey, that's wonderful.
Hmm.
Why do I get the feeling
that you're a little less
than elated?
Well, dad, all of the time I've
spent dreaming of a glamorous
life as a fashion model
somehow this isn't exactly
what I had pictured.
'We all have to start
somewhere and work our way up.'
Look at Joannie, she spent
almost a year covering
school board meetings
and county fairs.
Yeah, but I don't remember
Joannie having to go to work
in ponytails and anklets.
Especially, carrying
this stupid teddy bear.
Now you just do the best job
you can, it'll pay off.
Oh, daddy, you really
think so? I hope so.
- Oh, Nancy.
- Yeah?
Don't forget to tell the grown
up's that you had a nice time.
[instrumental music]
Do you need some help?
Yeah, I was looking
for a friend.
He is supposed
to meet me here.
What does he look like?
He's cute.
We get a lot of those.
This one knows he's cute.
We get even more of those.
Um, well, he spends a lot
of time looking at himself
in the mirror and starin'
at his fingernails.
Oh, him.
Second table,
around the corner.
Thanks.
Hi.
Oh-ho, Elizabeth.
Nice of you to drop by.
Oh, I'm sorry, I'm late,
but I was busy getting gorgeous.
What interrupted?
Oh, come on, I'm just kidding.
You look very nice.
Thank you.
Uh, listen, while I was waiting,
I put together a list of books
that we're gonna need
and where we can find 'em.
So why don't you
get started on 'em
I'll be with you
in a few minutes.
Where are you going?
I have something
to tell our librarian.
[chuckles]
What?
That I think we have
a major future together.
[sighs]
[typewriter clacking]
Oh, Nicholas. What is it?
It's about my allowance.
Oh, now, come on,
I just raised your allowance.
I know. That's the problem.
See, according to Mrs. Rogers,
inflation went up last month
more than my allowance.
Do you know what that means?
Yes.
Mrs. Rogers has a big mouth.
It means, that I'm losing
money just by being alive.
Well, considering
the alternative
you still have a slight edge.
[doorbell dings]
But, dad!
Oh, the door. That's for me.
Nicholas, we'll have to continue
this discussion later.
Oh, uh, David,
what are you doing here?
Uh, I was just
in the neighborhood
and I-I need a favor.
Oh, what do you need?
I was wondering if I can
leave something here
for a couple of days?
- Of course.
- Oh, good.
Okay, guys, bring it in.
Get it in the porch,
in the back, alright?
Oh, w-w-what is that exactly
that you're leavin'?
Me!
And everything you own.
(Tommy)
'You got kicked out
of Paradise Manor?'
I didn't think
that was possible.
- What on earth did you do?
- I stopped paying my rent.
Oh, well, some landlords
can be unreasonable.
He advised me that
he was raising my rent
which I couldn't afford
in the first place.
I don't know
what I'm gonna do
but, uh, I've got to find
some place cheaper.
You're more than welcome to
stay here while you're looking.
Oh, thanks, dad.
But are you sure?
Oh, it will be great.
We can keep an eye on you.
Make sure you're alright.
Fix you decent meals.
Yeah, help you out. Sort of get
you back into circulation.
And we'll take you
with us everywhere
so you'll never be
bored or lonely.
On second thought, it probably
won't take long at all.
[all laughing]
Aww.
- 'You look as tired as I feel.'
- I passed tired hours ago.
[sighs]
What comes after tired?
'Exhausted.'
What come after that?
Dead.
You're getting warm.
You know, I have some bad news.
I'm gonna live?
No, you're modeling
agency called.
You have an interview
in less than an hour.
Well, I must gonna have
to call 'em and tell 'em
to send somebody else.
I'm too tired to go
anywhere tonight.
Abby, are you sure
this is right?
Mm-hmm.
I wrote it down just like they
said it and I repeated it
'back to them
to be sure I got it right.'
I don't believe it.
I don't believe it.
I've got to get dressed.
I am never gonna make it.
- Abby.
- What?
You are a doll.
Thanks.
Good luck.
[laughing]
[indistinct]
Elizabeth, have I told you
how nice you look today?
Forget it, Alan, I'm not
gonna type your term paper.
I wasn't gonna ask you
to type my term paper.
'I was hopin' I can talk you
into writing.'
- You're cute.
- So it's yes?
You're not that cute.
Oh, well you can't
blame me for trying.
Ah, listen, um,
do you wanna stick around?
I-I could help you get started.
Uh, no, thank you,
but I got to get going.
I got a hot date.
I've to keep my priorities
straight, you know.
Yeah.
See you tomorrow.
- Mary.
- Hmm?
Would you ask me out?
Okay, Elizabeth, uh, what
are you doing Friday night?
Oh, I'm serious.
I mean if you were a guy.
Oh. You mean that guy?
Well, it looked like
he liked you.
Oh, well, sure he likes me.
He adores me.
He eats lunch with me,
sits with me in class
'drives me home from school.'
He does everything,
except ask me out.
Elizabeth, some guys
are a little bit dense.
Now, I bet you this guy is
just dying to go out with you.
All you've gotta do is
just drop a few subtle hints.
Why don't you work on it, okay?
- Hi, dad!
- Oh, hi!
- Bye, dad!
- Where are you going?
- Oh, dad, you won't believe it!
- Well, try me!
I got an interview
with Ben Catron.
You have an interview
with Ben Catron?
- Yes!
- Oh, my gosh!
No wonder you're excited!
Who wouldn't be?
I know!
- Who is Ben Catron?
- Who is Ben Catron?
He's with one of the hottest
ad agencies in California
and he's looking for a fresh
face for his new ad campaign!
Oh, dad, this could
really be my big break.
Oh, that's wonderful.
Good luck, Nancy.
Thanks, dad.
Well, I've gotta get going.
I only have minutes
to make it across town!
- See ya.
- Oh, Nancy.
Yeah?
You better try making
it in ten.
How come?
[screams]
[instrumental music]
- May I help you?
- Yes.
- Uh, I'm Nancy Bradford.
- Yes?
Hi. I have an appointment
with Ben Catron.
Nancy Bradford.
Um, you mean you
had an appointment.
- You mean I'm too late?
- I'm afraid so.
Oh, no!
You see, I was late
in getting the message
and then the traffic
was awful, and..
Oh, please, couldn't you
just squeeze me in?
I'm afraid that's impossible.
'He's gone for the evening.'
Oh.
- 'I'm sorry.'
- Yeah.
So am I.
There's a rumor going around
that you are in a state
of financial deprivation.
- I'm in what?
- Broke.
Yeah, I'm in broke, alright.
Well, I'm having some
problems of my own, uh..
...I've gotta find
a place to live
and this job is taking
all of my time..
...so I was wondering
if you'd like to help me.
- For money?
- Of course.
Alright. Uh, what do I do?
Okay. I'm gonna give you
a list of all the requirements
and you go
through the newspapers
and you pick out the apartments
I should look at.
This will save me
a lot of time
and it will help
supplement your income.
Oh, I don't care about that.
Just as long as
I make some money.
Uh, how much do
apartment hunters make?
- Five bucks a week.
- How about ten?
How about five bucks
or I'll find myself
another apartment hunter?
Uh, five does sound fine.
Yeah, I thought it would.
[indistinct chatter]
I'll have a Florida fizz.
And, uh, make that two of those.
Someone should give him
a swift kick.
Mm? Who?
Whoever's responsible
for all this gloom
on such a pretty face.
Well, in that case, I'm the one
that should be kicked.
I did it to myself.
Well, I just missed
an interview with Ben Catron.
- Oh, you wouldn't understand.
- Don't be so sure.
Here.
Oh, no. You can't be!
You're Ben Catron?
And you must be Nancy
"no show" Bradford.
I...recognized you from your
pictures your agency sent over.
I am so sorry I was late.
You see, I got detained, and..
...well, it's a long story.
I can't believe it.
You're really Ben Catron?
- Why, you look so young!
- Just well preserved.
To tell you the truth,
I came here with the intent
of drowning my sorrows too.
How could you possibly have any?
Easy. I spent the whole day
looking at women
with a collective charm
of a tree stump.
And I faced
the prospect of going back
to my biggest client tomorrow
to tell him I couldn't..
...find anyone for his
new ad campaign.
I only have one chance left.
What's that?
How would you feel about flyin'
with me to LA for a few days?
You're exactly what I've been
looking for for this new job.
- Oh, good morning!
- Good morning!
Did you and Nancy
get to the airport on time?
Barely,
and it was all her fault!
How come?
Because if she didn't have
such an exciting career
I wouldn't have taken
three wrong turns
and been pulled over
for running a stop sign!
You're right. She's obviously
the guilty party.
Oh, yes, but I forgave her!
Because she talked the policeman
out of giving me a ticket.
- What did she say?
- Hello!
[laughing]
I am really so happy for her,
Abby.
She's been through so much!
Not to mention what
she's put us through.
I mean, my gosh,
the correspondence course
on hairstyling,
selling encyclopedias by phone.
Singing telegrams.
The easy-odd fiasco.
And all she ever wanted
was a job that made her feel
good about herself.
Tom--
You should've seen her
this morning.
I have never seen her so happy
She was like a little kid!
I mean, she was talking
miles an hour
'not paying any attention
to what she was doing.'
'I'll tell you, Abby'
'if anybody has ever
deserved success, it's Nancy!'
'And I've got a feeling that
this is really going to be it!'
Tom.
As a matter of fact
I think that this
is only the start.
To..
I don't know how much more of
Nancy's success you can stand.
Ugh.
- Good morning, Mr. Catron.
- Hello.
Mr. Isley's running a little
late this morning
but if you'd like
to have a seat..
Thanks, Dana.
Do you believe this?
Vernon Isley.
Have you ever worn
any of his clothes?
Are you kidding,
I can't even afford
to be in the same room
with them.
To just think,
I could be modeling them--
Okay, lady,
I want you to calm down.
- Okay.
- It's very important.
- Yeah.
- In fact, it's an order.
Alright.
So, what happens next?
Well, we'll go inside,
I'll introduce you.
He'll probably make you
walk around a little
see how you move.
Then you'll come back outside
here and wait
and I'll give him the pitch.
Okay.
[intercom buzzing]
Ben, what if he doesn't like me?
Listen, Isley's a tough old
bird, but he's not stupid.
[instrumental music]
Dad, I need some help.
Sure, Nicholas.
What can I do for you?
Well, uh,
what's panoramic views
and
lavishly contoured landscape?
Oh. Well, that depends on..
Where did you see them?
Oh, right here, in these ads
for David's new apartment.
Oh. I-i-in that case,
a panoramic view is a window
and a lavishly contoured
landscape is the front yard.
Well, uh,
how come they don't say that?
Well, that would be boring.
I mean, people wouldn't come out
to see what they're advertising.
Oh, so they lie?
(Abby)
'Well, they don't lie exactly.'
Well, uh, what do they do?
They just make the truth
sound more appealing.
(Nicholas)
'Why isn't that lying?'
It's more like exaggerating.
Well, how come it's different?
That's the way real estate
works, you see
so when people go out
to see the real thing
the fancy words
stick in their mind
and everything looks
a little better.
Oh, I still don't see.
Alright, Nicholas.
They lie. They lie.
That's what I thought.
Thanks, dad.
- Nancy.
- Ben, what's wrong?
I, uh, don't know
how to tell you this.
- He loves you.
- Are you kidding?
Oh, Ben, that's wonderful!
You have to go back in
and sign the papers.
He wants us to get started
as soon as possible.
What happens next?
Tomorrow morning,
we'll sh**t the layout
and then you're on your way.
Elizabeth,
I've got a major problem.
Oh, Alan, you've always got
a major problem.
Now what is it this time?
My fraternity's havin'
a formal dance this weekend
and I can't find a date.
Everybody I've thought of
asking's already been asked.
Well, that is tough.
Uh, listen, um,
if you're really that stuck
I suppose I could go with you.
Oh, come on now, Elizabeth.
Be serious.
I've gotta find a date.
'Oh, you know what I mean,
Elizabeth.'
You're my buddy,
I don't think of you like that.
- Like what?
- Why you..
Like one of those girls
I'd go out with, you know.
You know. Like
Kerry Strickle. Beth Barnes.
You mean to tell me you would
spend an entire evening
of your life voluntarily
with Beth Barnes?
'What would you
possibly talk about?'
'You'd die of boredom.'
Elizabeth.
If I wanna have some
intelligent conversation
I can have lunch with you.
Hey, come on. I'm starving.
[instrumental music]
(Nancy)
'Champagne for lunch?'
Isn't there a law against that?
Not today.
I'd like to propose a toast.
To my latest discovery.
And I'd like to compliment
myself on my good taste.
Thank you.
Ben, did you really pick me
because you thought
I was right for this job?
Or was it because
you were desperate
and you didn't wanna face
Isley without a model?
Believe me,
I've done that before.
It wasn't pleasant,
but I've done it.
Nancy, there's something
very special about you.
A certain innocence.
A vulnerability.
That's what I was looking for.
Well, don't a lot
of other models have that?
Not many.
And this is Isley's first
venture into a casual line.
Designer jeans, western motif.
'He needs someone
refreshing like you.'
I hope you never
lose that quality.
Well, I don't think you
have to worry about that.
I think you're probably right.
Hi.
Well, that just answered
my first question.
I, uh, I just came by
to see how, uh
your talk with Alan went.
What happened?
That's just it.
Nothing happened.
He doesn't think
of me like that.
- Like what?
- Oh, I don't know.
Like whatever it is
they think about them.
Well, Elizabeth, wait a minute,
you lost me.
They who and them who?
They, guys like Alan!
And them, the girls that guys
like Alan only go out with.
You know, Mary, girls with names
like Jennifer and Stephanie.
Who look like Bo Derek and have
the IQ of a spider fern.
I get the picture.
Is there anything
I can do to help you?
Not unless you can get me
a special discount
on a frontal lobotomy.
[doorbell buzzing]
Hi!
Nancy, this is Connie Langston.
Mr. Isley's assistant.
Hi, Connie.
Nice to meet you.
If, uh, you two
will excuse me
I have to make
an urgent phone call.
I brought over the outfit
that you're going to be
sh**ting in tomorrow.
Oh, well,
I already got it this morning.
That was this morning,
and that was before
Mr. Isley's latest brainstorm.
So now you have a new outfit.
Listen, while I'm here,
you might as well check
and make sure they sent
the right size.
It's better to find out
now than in the morning.
Yeah, that's true.
What do you think?
Well, uh, the jeans
are perfect, but, uh..
...the blouse is kinda small.
Oh! See you in the morning.
Connie, I'm serious.
It looks like they forgot
half of my outfit.
No, that's all of it.
It's all I'm gonna be wearing?
Just the jeans?
That's the latest brainstorm.
I'm sure Ben will tell you
all about it. I've gotta run.
(Ben)
'Alright, well, I'll get
back to you as soon as I can.'
Ben, why didn't you tell me?
I just found out myself.
Isley only came up
with the idea this afternoon.
I'm, uh, gonna be up all night
designing the layout.
You mean, you like this idea?
It doesn't make any difference
if I like it or not.
Isley's my client,
my very important client
and this new line
is a big step for him.
If, uh, this is how he feels
we should promote it..
...I don't have any choice.
Uh, but what about me?
Ben, I don't think
I can do it!
Oh, Nancy, you have to do it.
Well, this Isley guy
must have some compassion.
He let you come home.
Yeah, well, that's because
Ben told him that I was sick.
Oh.
And the way I feel, oh, gosh,
it really wasn't a lie.
- Nancy, what are you gonna do?
- I don't know.
Ben's gonna reschedule the
sh**ting for early next week
so I can have a couple days
to think about it.
You mean, you're actually
thinking about doing it?
I can't help thinking about it.
I mean,
a job with Vernon Isley
I could die of old age waiting
for another chance like this.
You're right about that.
Yeah, and besides
Ben says the sh*ts
will be very modest.
Then why don't they just
put a blouse on you?
Because the whole idea
of this ad
is to make everybody think
of me with no clothes on!
Which makes them look
at the ad more closely
which makes them buy the jeans.
'I really hate this.'
I just don't know if I hate it..
...enough to give it up.
- Any suggestions?
- Yeah.
My first suggestion
is that you make sure
dad doesn't find out
anything about this
until you're actually sure
of what you're gonna do.
(Tom)
'Nancy!"
And your second suggestion?
I want you to give me this
Catron clown's phone number.
I want a word with him!
Dad, it's not Ben's fault.
Well, then,
who's fault is it?
If it's anybody's fault,
it's my own.
For bein' so naive.
You know, I really thought I
could make it in this business
with nice features
and an outgoing personality.
If this is what
you have to do
to make it in this business
you better find yourself
another business.
And you can tell Ben Catron that
if you haven't already.
I will tell Ben when
and what I decide to tell him!
Do you mean to say that you're
actually considering doing this?
I don't know what I'm gonna do!
But it's my life,
and it's my career!
And whatever I decide to do,
it's gonna be my decision!
Now, there are a lot
of guys like that.
I think psychologists
have a term for it.
Mm-hmm. Stupidity.
I used to go out
with stupid girls.
It was a lot easier.
You didn't have to try
as hard to impress 'em.
You're not helping.
You really like this guy, huh?
Well, just give it some time.
It'll wear off.
He can only take so much.
Is that what happened to you?
It wore off?
'Yeah, I hit
the saturation point.'
I once went out with a girl
that thought the SALT talks
was something a doctor
gave to his patients
with high blood pressure.
Great, now,
all I have to do is sit back
and hope that Alan goes out
with the same girl.
[instrumental music]
Nicholas,
you sure I can afford this?
With a little leftover
from my commission.
Are you sure?
Where's the ad?
Well, I left it at home,
and it really sounded great.
Okay, let's check it out.
[instrumental music]
I can't help it.
I thought
totally natural meant
they didn't serve junk food.
[indistinct chatter]
- I'm late.
- Well, just a little bit.
I can never remember
what time this class meets.
Well, you wanna
borrow my notes?
No, I'll just take
double notes tomorrow.
I hate history.
It's so...historical.
I mean, who really cares
about this stuff?
The only reason I
took it was 'cause..
...I think Dr. Cox is so cute.
Don't you?
[laughing]
Oh, yeah. He's a regular
joy to behold.
Joy to behold?
That's what my mom had printed
on her Christmas potholders!
Christmas potholders?
Listen, um..
...this may sound a
little bit strange, but..
...are you doin' anything
Friday night?
[indistinct chatter]
Alan!
Elizabeth!
- Hi.
- Hi!
Who's your friend?
Alan, I would like you
to meet Valerie.
Hi, Valerie,
nice to meet you.
Uh, I bet you say that
to everyone you meet.
Uh, only to those people
who look like you.
You mean there are
other people at this school
that look like me?
Oh, yeah, dozens.
The Biology Department's
experimenting with clones.
Colognes?
You mean they've
invented perfumes
that make people look alike?
Oh, it's a-it's a long story.
Excuse me a minute, Valerie.
Could you excuse us?
Yes.
Where did she come from?
She's in my history class.
I figured she'd be a likely
prospect for your frat party.
She certainly seems
to be your type, Alan.
Elizabeth,
that girl is unbelievable.
I don't know
how I'm ever gonna thank you.
Well, hi.
'Elizabeth tells me you're
studying nuclear physics.'
(Valerie)
'Yeah.'
You're going to do the layout.
That's wonderful.
Under one condition.
- What's that?
- They let me wear a blouse.
Nancy, we've been
through all this.
Ben, you and I have
but we haven't been through it
with Vernon Isley.
There's a reason for that.
But you said he loves me!
Now, what would happen if you
told him I wouldn't do the ad
unless they put a blouse on me?
I don't know.
And I'm not sure
I wanna find out.
Well, it just doesn't seem fair
that we can't even
talk about a compromise.
I know.
What's wrong?
Are you afraid to call him?
No, I..
Well, just a little.
Ben,
this is really important to me.
I know.
I'll call him, but I'm not
making any promises.
[knocking]
(Abby)
Come in.
Nancy, what's wrong?
I made Ben call Vernon Isley
and tell him if I had to do
something
that I felt wrong about
well he could
just keep his job!
- Good.
- Oh.
Well, I-I-I know how hard that
must have been for you to do.
Yeah, especially when
Isley told Ben
that if I don't do the layout
the way he wants it
he's gonna sue me!
(Abby)
'Well, howdy, catfolk.'
'You look like you could use a
stiff sh*t of chocolate milk.'
Better make it a double.
Sit down.
You've been apartment huntin'
for David, huh?
Yeah. What a headache.
Hmm.
Here you go.
It's on the house.
Thanks.
You know,
David doesn't like anything.
He turned down swimming pools,
tennis courts
plush decor, panoramic views.
Well, maybe you should be
a little more patient.
Maybe he should be
a little less picky.
Well, Nicholas, uh
David's goin' through
a pretty rough time.
I mean, he needs to find
a place that's his own.
He doesn't need panoramic views
or tennis courts,
or swimmin' pools.
What he needs to do is find
a place he feels like home.
'Maybe you could find
a place like that?'
You mean start all over?
This is a lot of hard work.
That's why you getting paid
the big bucks.
I'd rather go back
to being poor.
Life was a lot easier.
I'll drink to that.
Ah.
Ben, what if I tried talking
to him?
Nancy, it wouldn't do any good.
Look, it's,
it's not always this way.
Any of my other
clients would've understood
your position, and been
completely co-operative.
Isley prides himself
on being eccentric
and he's determined you're
not gonna tell him what to do.
Well, why can't
he hire another model?
He could, but he wants you.
You don't realize
how much that is saying!
He's not the easiest man
in the world to please!
And, uh,
there's only a few weeks left
before he introduces
his new line.
He doesn't have time
to start searching again.
Janet says he's just
trying to scare me.
I mean, he can't sue me.
I don't have any money!
Isley doesn't have to sue you.
All he has to do is make sure
you get a lot of bad
publicity out of this.
And you get a reputation
for being a troublemaker
and, uh,
people don't hire troublemakers.
He could put an end to your
career before it even begins.
- Would he do that?
- Of course!
But why?
Nancy..
Isley..
...employs over
a models a year
all under contract.
'If he would have let you
out of your contract'
he'd have to do the same
for any of them.
He can't afford to
set that kind of precedent.
I can't believe this.
You know, I felt bad enough
when it was just this job
that was at stake.
Now it's my whole career!
Yours and mine.
'Isley's my biggest account.'
If you don't do this layout,
it's a sure bet I'll lose him.
[sighs]
Oh, no.
Face it, Nancy.
He's got us cornered.
Both of us.
[instrumental music]
- Hi.
- Hi.
- What are you doing?
- Eating myself into a coma.
'Do you want to
try something else?'
- What?
- Talking about it?
It's not as much fun,
but it's, uh..
...it's a lot less fatty.
[chuckling]
- Abby.
- Mm-hmm?
I don't know what I'm gonna do.
I have gotten myself
into such a mess
there's no way out.
There's always a way out.
- Yeah?
- Mm-hmm.
The only one I can see
is for me to do
the darn layout.
Well, that sounds like
you've already decided.
Hmm.
Well, that's just for right now.
It changes every minutes.
What do you think I should do?
Nancy, you're the one
who has everything at stake.
'And you're the one who's gonna'
have to live with
the consequences.
You should do
what you think is best.
- You make it sound so easy.
- No.
The easiest thing would be to do
what everybody else is
pressuring you into doing.
It takes a lot of strength
to ignore all that
and do what you think is right.
Yeah.
What do you think?
Well, if you're about to
take to the streets
I'd say you'd probably
get top dollar.
I'm tryin' to change my image!
I'm tired of looking
like a cross
between Marie Osmond
and a Kewpie doll.
Look, come on, Elizabeth.
You're fine the way you are.
Or the way you were.
I mean, you don't have to change
to make this guy notice you.
Well, nothing else
I've tried has worked.
That's because nothin' else
you tried has made any sense.
I mean, look, you take a guy
who makes a hobby out of
collectin' dumb blonds
and fix him up
with a dumb blond
it's like, uh, it's like
givin' a match to a pyromaniac
and pointin' towards a haystack.
Well, if you're such an
authority, what do you suggest?
Ah, I thought you'd never ask.
Come on. I have something.
Come here.
Nancy, do you realize
what you're saying?
Do you realize what's at stake?
Ben, I've been over it
in my head a times.
The fact is,
I just can't do it.
Nancy, what are you proving?
All you're doing is giving
some other girl
an opportunity that is
rightfully yours!
What's rightfully mine
are my principles.
And taking off my blouse
in front of all of America
goes against them!
Fine.
While you're being
so self-righteous
you're hurting a lot
of other people.
I'm about to lose a client.
It's taken me years of
hard work to win over!
'How do you justify that?'
I'm sorry, Ben. I really am.
But I have to stick
to what I believe in.
That's all I have left!
[instrumental music]
[sighs]
Oh, Jeremy, this better work.
Are you sure
this guy is right?
I mean, good-looking,
real mental midget.
Yes, he's on the football team
and he flunked
introductory water polo.
Oh, yeah, I think he'll do!
Besides, it's a rush party
and I have to ask
a freshman to get in.
Hello, Fred!
Uh, yeah, this is Elizabeth
Bradford from sociology?
Uh, it's not a place,
it's a course.
Anyway, um, I was wondering if
you were doing anything tonight
after the game.
Um, I meant
after you take a shower.
- Oh, yeah..
- Shh!
Um, well, how'd you like to
go to a frat party with me?
Mm-hmm. Yeah,
there'll be lots of food.
Of course, yeah,
there'll be booze.
You would? Oh, great!
[instrumental music]
Hi, Jimbo.
Hey, Valerie,
you think you'll be okay
alone for a few minutes?
I should really go
to the buffet line
and talk to some
of those people.
- How come?
- Well, it's sort of my job.
See, I'm Rush Chairman.
They aren't moving fast enough?
Right.
Here, now. Don't go away.
[indistinct chatter]
Hi, how're you doing?
- Elizabeth? Hi!
- Hi.
- What are you doin' here?
- Oh, my date's a rushie.
You're goin' out
with a freshman?
Fred, this is Alan.
(Alan)
'Oh, Fred! Hi!'
- 'Nice to meet you.'
- Yeah, hi.
(Alan)
'I'm a friend of Elizabeth's.'
Uh, Elizabeth tells me
you're interested in pledging.
Anything I can tell you
about fraternity life?
- Yeah, where's the keg?
- Oh!
Oh, well, we don't have a keg
but there's a pitcher
on that table over there.
Thanks!
- He's cute, huh?
- Oh, Fred? He'll do.
Is he always so hungry?
Oh, only after a big game.
- He's on the football team.
- Ah.
Well, does he come with a suit,
or is that sold separately?
What's wrong with his suit?
He looks like he belongs
on top of a disco wedding cake.
I think you're jealous.
I think you better go get Fred
before he eats the chandelier.
Elizabeth! You want a brew?
No, thanks.
[laughing]
[knocking]
Come in.
I just wanted to see
how you were doing.
Not terrific.
Look, if it makes you
feel any better..
...I think you did
the right thing.
Thanks, dad.
[indistinct chatter]
If you're lookin' for Fred, he's
under the refreshment table.
I think he might wake up
by tomorrow morning
'if you're lucky.'
Someone is sleeping
under the table?
(Elizabeth)
'That's right, Valerie.'
A wicked witch
gave him a poisoned apple.
Maybe you should go
give him a kiss
and see if that will revive him.
I'll try.
You want me
to drive you home?
No, thanks. I called a cab.
Besides, how would Valerie
find her way back
from the punchbowl
without you to show her?
How can you talk
to me about Valerie
when you're out
with Godzilla's nephew?
Well, there you go again.
You always judge things
on the surface.
Like Fred, now, now did it ever
occur to you
that underneath that crude
exterior, there might
be a warm, sensitive,
intelligent guy inside?
Only if Fred ate one.
I'm sorry, Elizabeth.
I just would have thought
you'd be attracted
to somebody a little more..
Like you.
Well, yeah.
Now you know how I feel
every time you ignore me
and fall head over heels for
some gorgeous blond airhead.
Elizabeth,
I've never ignored you.
Is that what this is all about?
You and me?
Elizabeth, I didn't realize.
I'm sure you didn't.
[instrumental music]
David! David, I found it,
and it's just a few blocks away.
Come on, you gotta come see.
Nicholas, I can't look
at another apartment today.
But this one is really special.
I've seen your idea
of really special.
But, David, I spent all morning
looking for the right apartment.
I even gave up
going to ride royal.
Nicholas, I'm really exhausted.
I'll go look at it tomorrow.
But what if someone
else gets it?
Then we'll find another one.
But I picked this one out
just for you.
[sighs]
Oh, what are we waiting for?
Let's go before someone
else gets it.
Right.
[doorbell rings]
Can I come in?
And don't say
it's a free country.
Come on in.
If you're looking for a mirror,
there's one in the living room.
I wasn't.
I was trying
to think of a..
...a clever way
to apologize
for the way
I've been treating you.
So, what'd you come up with?
How's this?
I'm sorry.
Alan, it's not very clever.
Look, I..
I think I've been a real jerk.
Oh, well, if you're looking
for a second opinion,
you've come to the right place.
I'm trying to apologize to you.
- Will you give me a break?
- I love your logic.
I know I'm a jerk, but I admit
it. So that makes it okay.
Will you let me explain?
Sure.
See, you and I have been friends
for so long.
And I guess, I just got
used to the idea of
you know, you being my pal,
my side kick.
'I just thought..'
No, I just didn't think.
Well, last night I realized
you're right.
Uh, we like each other.
We have a lot of fun
together.
And I don't see any reason
why we shouldn't be going out.
[scoffs]
But there is a reason.
See, last night I realized
something too.
I realized that the whole time
I was mad at you
for not seeing me as I am..
...I really wasn't seeing
you either.
'And now that I have..'
...I don't wanna
go out with you.
[chuckles]
- Goodbye, Alan.
- Goodbye?
I know this is new to you,
it's called rejection.
Elizabeth?
Goodbye, Alan.
(male # )
You folks just take your time
and look around
and stop by my office
on your way out
and let me know
what you decide.
Oh, thanks, we will.
- See ya.
- Yeah.
Uh, Nicholas, you were right,
this place is great.
It feels comfortable
and...it's got character.
It's affordable.
- Hmm.
- You gonna take it?
- I don't know.
- What's wrong?
'Well, nothing's wrong,
everything's absolutely perfect'
but I just don't think
it's the right place for me.
I don't know why.
It's just a gut instinct.
[knock on door]
Yeah?
Hi, I'm Maureen
from across the hall.
I, uh, just wanted
to volunteer my services
if you need any help moving in.
Oh, ahem, thanks, um,
it's very nice of you.
Well, just knock...anytime.
(David)
Yeah.
[clears throat]
Well, um,
gut instincts are subject
to change without notice.
[knocks on door]
Ben.
I, uh, saw your father outside,
he told me to come on back.
I, uh, brought you
a peace offering.
We-well, they're beautiful.
I don't usually make
a habit of this
but we're celebrating.
We are?
I just called Vernon Isley
and told him he had two choices.
He could either sh**t that
layout with you, fully clothed
or he could find himself
a new ad agency.
What did he say?
He said he could find
himself a new ad agency.
I am really sorry.
Well, what are you gonna do?
I'll sell a couple
of my winter homes, I'll live.
Well, if that's what happened..
...well,
what are we celebrating?
Well, for starters,
I managed to convince
Isley that letting you
out of your contract
would not be as harmful to him
as all the bad publicity
he would get from suing you.
Are you kidding?
Oh, thank you.
You know, uh, you didn't have
to go out on a limb for me.
I knew what I was facing
when I made my decision.
So did I.
You see, I've been in this
business a long time
and I made all the necessary
concessions..
...which is a nice way of saying
than I sold out.
'When you walked out of my
office, I had to respect you.'
'Because you had done
something that I wish'
I still had the courage to do.
And then I thought
maybe I can, maybe..
...there's still enough
of that left in me.
So, I picked up the phone
and I called Isley.
I may have lost
my biggest client..
...but I think I gained
something even more important.
[instrumental music]
Well, Nicholas,
I gotta hand it to you.
I love this place.
Well, when do I get paid?
As soon as I find
my checkbook.
Ah, how much?
Well, uh, I figured
five bucks just like we agreed.
Plus, ten as a bonus
for doing such a terrific job.
Wow, $ --
Can you be careful?
I never had that much money
at one time in my life.
Well, now you get a taste
of how the other half lives.
I can't believe it.
Now, this goes over
on that table.
Be careful.
I think I left my checkbook
in the bedroom.
- I'll go get it.
- Okay.
So, what're you gonna do
with all that money?
Oh, I don't know.
Maybe I'll get a new baseball
mitt or a soccer ball
or maybe I'll just save it
and buy milkshakes everyday
for the rest of my life.
'Wow, I don't know
how am I going to ever decide.'
Oh, I'm sure
you'll figure it out.
[glass shatters]
I guess I just decided.
Yup.
[theme music]
05x15 - If the Glass Slipper Fits...
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The show was modeled on the life of syndicated newspaper columnist Tom Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book by the same title.
The show was modeled on the life of syndicated newspaper columnist Tom Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book by the same title.